I second pp that says its normal, we didn't use any lotion for quite a while with my first because his dr said not to, it drove me nuts but didn't seem to bother baby. Also make sure you're not bathing too often because that can be drying, twice a week is plenty.

This completely freaked me out with my firstborn. I thought she was not getting enough milk and all sorts of crazy terrible thoughts. Turns out that their skin is just drying out from having been in liquid for nine months and it's totally normal. Dry skin, chapped lips, it all resolved itself on its own in a few days.

Yep same as what everyone else said. Although it looks horrid, it's completely normal after coming from a liquid filled environment for the last 9 months. :) coconut oil is a great suggestion! With my first I didn't use anything and it went away on its own.

Also avoid rags when bathing. He's new and doesn't need a rag. Just use your hand and a very gentle soap I would stick with the aveeno. I personally can say it's fine to use. My next choice would be California Baby Calendula cream but it's very pricey.

Baby sheds their vernix (a layer of creamy white stuff that covers their skin in the womb) at the end of pregnancy and the amniotic fluid starts to dry out their skin. This is especially true for babies who are at or over their due date. But not to worry, it's normal and there is fresh skin under the peeling, it will go away soon and no need to treat it. Chances are your baby just dried out from bathing in the amniotic fluid so long and losing the vernix coating.

Thanks for all your replies! I didn't realize that he was supposed to loose some skin. FTM so I was worried that his dry skin didn't seem to go away. I haven't really given him a true bath, just some soapy wipe downs.

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